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About Sungubala Eco Camp


Sungubala Eco Camp is a self-catering hideaway on a secluded mountain farm in the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve, overlooking the Sungubala Valley of KwaZulu Natal. The scenic surrounds, coupled with an abundance of activities and comfortable ldogigns, makes the camp the ideal spot for a nature lover’s active getaway. 


Sungubala Eco Camp has various accommodation options, comprising of 16 units in total that sleep up to 42 people. The communal facilities include the boma, fire-pit, two kitchens, lounge, braai area, and swimming pool, making Sungubala Eco Camp ideal for groups and gatherings. The entire camp can also be booked out for exclusive use.

    

Sungubala Eco Camp Setting


The Drakensberg Mountain Range, host to some of the highest peaks in Southern Africa, stands as one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural marvels, offering a panorama of unparalleled beauty. Sungubala Eco Camp is a great base from which to explore the greater Cavern Nature Reserve and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site. 


Activities include mountain biking, hiking, trail running, swimming, horse riding, birding as well as other recreational activities. The Sungubala Farm is also home of the Silent Woman, a rock carving crafted in the 1950s by artist and wanderer, William Chalmers.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Horse Riding

Horse Riding

Drakensberg Nature Reserve

Drakensberg Nature Reserve

Trail Running

Trail Running

Hiking

Hiking

Birding

Birding

Swimming

Swimming

Reviews

Loved Every Minute

Absolutely loved every moment of our stay. The staff is very attentive and helpful. We enjoyed our guided hike with Mr Miya. The place is clean and everything is up to standard. Definitely coming back again. Keep up the good work!

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G. Marvin

Absolute Magic!

The camp is pristine. We were glad to have stumbled upon this gem! We’ll be speaking of the best-kept secret set in the majestic mountains for years to come and can’t wait to return.

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S. Grayson

Location

Sungubala Eco Camp, End of D119 Road, Bergville, 3350

How to get there

From Gauteng Take the N3 toward Durban Head southeast on N3 Travel 257 km At Harrismith take the N5 exit towards Bethlehem Travel 4,8 km Turn left onto R74 Towards QwaQwa Travel 8,6 km Turn left to stay on R74 towards Bergville Travel 35,9 km down the Oliviershoek Pass NB Road works section for the next 14 km Turn right towards Northern Drakensberg Travel 7,3 km Turn Right towards The Cavern Travel 9.7km Turn Right and travel 1.7km to the Camp From Durban Head west on N3 toward Johannesburg Travel 183 km Take exit 194 for R74 toward R103 Bergville Turn left onto R74 toward Bergville Travel 71,7 km (30km beyond Bergville) Turn left towards Northern Drakensberg Travel 7,3 km Turn right towards The Cavern Travel 9,7 km Turn right Travel 1,7 km

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